Microsoft 365 Copilot launch was a total disaster

Don't Want to Pay for Copilot AI? Switch to Microsoft 365 Classic
A standard subscription to Microsoft 365 includes Copilot for an additional $3 per month. Here’s how to get a cheaper Classic plan without the AI features.
Microsoft relaunches Copilot for business with free AI chat and pay-as-you-go agents
Microsoft is relaunching its free Copilot for businesses as Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat today, complete with the ability to use AI agents. Copilot Chat is Microsoft’s latest attempt to get people used to using AI at work and relying on it enough to tempt them into paying $30 per month to get the full Microsoft 365 Copilot.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot launch was a total disaster
At the start of 2025, with no warning, Microsoft gave its flagship productivity app a name change and a huge price increase. Most everything about this launch was a mess. Here's what went wrong.
How to Avoid Paying for Microsoft 365 Copilot by Downgrading to Classic
Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription renewals automatically include Copilot with a small price increase. To avoid the raised price, you must manually downgrade to Microsoft 365 Family or Personal Classic before the renewal takes place.
How to turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 and save a quick $30
Love Microsoft Copilot? Hate Microsoft Copilot? It doesn’t really matter: Chances are that if you’ve signed up for Microsoft 365, you’re now paying more for Microsoft’s integration of Copilot features,
Copilot AI comes to Microsoft 365 plans: Everything you need to know
To check how many credits you have left, you can click the little menu icon in the Copilot sidebar in an Office app and then ...
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How to Unlock the Art of AI Prompts
You first need to tell AI what kind of expert you need. Using the phrasing “Act as if …” is a good way to start. “Act as if ...
Microsoft's Copilot AI is coming to your Office apps - and it won't come cheap
Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, and some Asian markets just got an AI upgrade, along with a huge price ...
Microsoft Has A Unique Consumer AI Opportunity, With Or Without OpenAI
Microsoft gains $4.5 billion of annual revenue for every $1 increase in monthly fees from Microsoft 365/Office users. Read ...
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Microsoft is thinking about turning Copilot into an AI therapist, according to new patent
Microsoft is planning to develop an AI therapist at some point, as the company has patented a technology for it.
Microsoft 365 Copilot launch sparks backlash over price hike and user issues
Further frustration arose from the confusing cross-subscription policies. ZDNet's Ed Bott, who pays for both work and ...
3 Alternatives To Microsoft Copilot For Secure AI Employee Chatbots
OpenAI ChatGPT enterprise, Anthropic Claude or Enterprise and Gemini for Google Workspace are alternatives to Microsoft ...
Microsoft 365 Is Adding Copilot AI Tools. It's Also Getting More Expensive.
Key Takeaways Microsoft said its Copilot AI assistant will be added to Microsoft 365 for consumers, allowing users to create ...
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Microsoft’s free 365 Copilot Chat will let business users access AI agents in bid to expand adoption
Microsoft is looking to boost usage of its Copilot AI tools for businesses. (GeekWire File Photo /) Microsoft is adding a new ...